The Florida Legislature has passed a bill that significantly weakens the state's ethics laws, a move that has sparked controversy and concern among various stakeholders. The new legislation restricts the filing of ethics complaints to individuals with 'personal knowledge' of a violation and prevents local ethics agencies from initiating investigations independently. This legislative change comes amid recent corruption scandals involving public officials in Florida, including the arrest of a Miami Commissioner and ongoing investigations into other political figures. Critics argue that the bill could hinder efforts to combat public corruption by limiting the scope and effectiveness of ethics oversight.